The Launceston General Hospital invites applicants to apply to the role of Staff Specialist Gastroenterology.
The Gastroenterology Department at Launceston General Hospital acts as the tertiary-referral hospital for Northern Tasmania.
The team consists of five visiting Gastroenterologists, an Advanced Gastroenterology trainee (VIC/TAS match), Unaccredited trainee, BPT, and JMO/Intern.
Services offered include Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Single-balloon enteroscopy, ERCP with Spyglass/Holmium laser lithotripsy, EUS, Halo RFA, Capsule Endoscopy, and Oesophageal manometry / 24hr pH studies.
The unit provides inpatient and consultative services, averaging 7-10 inpatients, as well as high volumes of endoscopic procedures.
Launceston is a beautiful part of Tasmania; it offers a brilliant lifestyle for all with excellent schools, affordable housing and renowned vineyards, cafes and restaurants. Launceston is a one hour flight from Melbourne, and in a central and accessible distance to all of Tasmania’s environmental wonders. Launceston and surrounds offer great outdoor opportunities with world famous hiking and biking trails, ski and adventure resorts and beautiful beaches.
Details of Appointment
Permanent full time, day worker with on call position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible, on a mutually agreed date.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant
- Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Specialist Medical Practitioners
Specialist Medical Practitioner Base Salary - Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $216,300 - $310,389 per annum, pro rata + 11.5% superannuation.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $25,758 per annum
- Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,480 per annum
- Access to salary packaging
- On call is a requirement of the role, and an on call allowance will be paid in addition to base salary.
- Generous relocation package
- May be entitled to participate in the Private Patient Scheme, or an allowance in lieu of 35% of base salary
- other allowances as applicable to current Award and Agreement
Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $300,216,472 -$310,389 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award
- Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria
Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who is on the specialist pathway
Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who holds who has a recognised overseas specialist qualification and is assessed having sufficient experience in the speciality
Current Working with Children Registration
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- Crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- serious traffic offences (delete if not required)
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Generic Staff Specialist-Senior Staff Specialist SMP1-11 SSMP1-3 (June 2024) CSU.docx
Applicant Guide
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
For more information
Dr Scott Fanning
Position: Visiting Medical Specialist Gastroenterology
Phone: (03) 6777 6777
E-mail: scott.fanning@ths.tas.gov.au
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